A major medical missions initiative aimed at bringing healing, hope, and free healthcare to underserved communities was officially launched on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Abesewa in the Ahafo Ano South East District of the Ashanti Region.
Dubbed the Abesewa 2026 Medical Missions Outreach, the initiative is expected to bring together more than 120 volunteer doctors and health professionals from the United States of America who will provide free surgeries, medical screenings, eye care services, mentorship, and evangelism to thousands of residents across the Ashanti, Ahafo, and Bono regions.
The outreach is a collaborative effort between The Church of Pentecost, Pentecost Students and Associates International, Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS), Pentecost Health Services, IMAGHE World Foundation in USA, Main Line Health in USA, Lankenau Medical Center, Pentecost University, and the Bechem Government Hospital, among other partners.
Apostle Abraham Swanzy, the Sunyani Area Head and Executive Council member of the Church, launching the programme on behalf of the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, noted that the initiative will provide much-needed healthcare support to more than 100 communities across three regions.
Speaking at the launch, the Director of the Youth Ministry of The Church of Pentecost and Patron of PENSA International, Apostle Dr Ebenezer Hegan, said the initiative forms part of the Church’s ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda, which seeks to transform lives through spiritual, social, and community development interventions. The Duayaw Nkwanta Area Head, Prophet Fred Antwi, encouraged residents to take advantage of the outreach and called on stakeholders to support the initiative to ensure its success.
The PENSA International Coordinator, Pastor Kofi Owusu-Boakye, explained that the medical mission outreach will be offered completely free of charge through the benevolence of volunteer doctors and the generous support of partner organisations.
He added that the initiative demonstrates the commitment of the Church and its partners to extend compassionate healthcare to communities that often struggle to access specialised medical services.
Also addressing the gathering, the Country Director of IMAGHE World Ghana, Mr Michael Asiamah Otchere, highlighted the role his organisation will play in supporting the outreach, stressing the importance of partnerships in delivering impactful humanitarian interventions.
The two-week medical mission is scheduled to begin on October 4, 2026. Prior to the outreach, a screening exercise will be conducted in June at the Pentecost Health Centre Abesewa to identify patients who will require surgical procedures.
Medical teams are expected to perform surgeries, including hernia repairs, excision biopsies, thyroidectomies, and other general surgical procedures that do not require extensive post-operative care, while more specialised and overflow surgical cases will be referred to the Bechem Government Hospital for further treatment.
Organisers say beyond healthcare delivery, the outreach also aims to bring holistic transformation to community through mentorship, community engagement, and evangelism.
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